By Chip Witt, PCA Sim Racing Zone Group Manager, Redwood Region PCA

Introduction

The 2022 PCA Sim Racing Zone Group Championship is the second of its kind… with some minor changes year-over-year.

Unlike the 2021 Championship, instead of drivers qualifying to represent their specific PCA Zone, this year up to eight top drivers in each of the four PCA Driver Classes qualified to represent their Zone Group (in most cases, consolidation of multiple PCA Zones) through their respective Zone Group managed feeder series.

This change was made in direct response to 2021 participant feedback to continue to ensure fairness in representation without compromising the

The Zone Group Championship (ZGC) is PCA Sim Racing’s annual competition for the title of best Zone Group.

Jeff Williams, Rocky Mountain Region
2026 Zone Group Championship Manager

Introduction

• All Main League Pro, Club, Sport, and Challenge drivers may participate.
• A Grid Pass is NOT required.

Zone Groups

To provide a better balance of drivers than in the past, there will be three Zone Groups.

• Zones 1-2-4 (East)
• Zones 3-5-10-12-13 (Central/Southeast)
• Zones 6-7-8-9-11-14 (West)

Car

• The new iRacing Porsche 911 Cup (992.2)

Tracks & Conditions

By Chip Witt, Redwood Region

Wrap-Up

Having raced so quickly from the 2023 Zone Group Championship right into Series 10, it would be easy to forget to celebrate one as we become immersed in the other. Personally, I wanted to thank all of the participants and supporters for a tremendous ZGC.

Throughout the series, camaraderie and sportsmanship were high, and the competition was fierce; demonstrating passion not only for sim racing and our league but drivers’ pride in representing their respective PCA Zones.

Every year over the last several years PCA Sim Racing has run a

For the past couple of years, the WWZ has graciously hosted a terrific Summer Fun series. Featuring good racing, some “unique” venues and formats, but most of all some real fun racing. But did you know there are several avid streamers amongst the driving clan?

Take a look at these videos to see what is going on!

Race 1

Highlights – GT4 at Circuit of the Americas
https://youtu.be/hehMLqlYMYs

Race 2

Ride Along Highlights – Road Atlanta
https://youtu.be/sdbWUdOKow4

Highlights – Porsche 718 GT4

PCA Zones & PCA Regions members competed within their designated Zone Group to crown winners. The winners then advance to the annual championship series.

2022 Zone Group Qualifying

2022 Zone Group Championship

2022 Zone Group Champions

December 2021 & January 2022

The series qualified the top 8 finishers in each of PCA Sim Racing’s classes. The 8 class winners will represent their Zone Group in the Championships.

Congratulations to the Winners!

The 2021 Zone Group Challenge Championship was the final rung of the inaugural Zone Group competition ladder that started in November 2020.

The 2022 Zone Group competitive series will start up in November 2021 and culminate with the next Zone Group Championship in February 2022. In the meantime, check with your Zone Group to learn what exciting summertime events they have planned for your area!

Congratulations to Zone 1, Our 2021 Winner!

Zone 1 bested all other PCA National Zones in the 2021 competition.

Congratulations to the 2021 ZGCC Podiums!

Congratulations to all drivers from the Zone Group Series and the Zone Group Challenge